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January 29, 2021

Online retailers’ “green” claims are regularly exaggerated, false and even illegal according to a new study of hundreds of brands. A study into 344 “dubious” claims of sustainability made by…

Ikea is set to begin selling spare parts for its iconic flatpack furniture in its latest major push to increase the sustainability of its products.

Ikea to begin selling spare parts for its furniture in latest sustainability drive

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January 25, 2021

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Ikea is set to begin selling spare parts for its iconic flatpack furniture in its latest major push to increase the sustainability of its products. The world’s largest furniture retailer…

Amazon’s advertising business is now growing faster than its retail, cloud computing and Prime subscription divisions.

Amazon launches “Climate Pledge Friendly” badge in UK amid continued sustainability drive

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October 28, 2020

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Amazon is bringing its new “Climate Pledge Friendly” badge to the UK following the successful roll out of its new green initiative in the US last month. Thousands of products…

Fashion retailers claiming to prioritise sustainability will have to start providing evidence to convince consumers who are “no longer willing to take green efforts at face value”.

Retailers need to provide proof of sustainability claims as shoppers “no longer willing to take them at face value”

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October 23, 2020

Fashion retailers claiming to prioritise sustainability will have to start providing evidence to convince consumers who are “no longer willing to take green efforts at face value”. According to leading…

Ikea will now buy back customers’ old and unwanted furniture

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October 13, 2020

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Ikea customers in the UK will now be able to sell their unwanted furniture back to the retailer in an unprecedented sustainability initiative. Ikea UK is set to launch a…

H&M to launch high-tech “Looop” system instore which will shred old clothes and create new ones in real time

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October 9, 2020

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H&M is set to launch a cutting-edge “garment-to-garment recycling system” in its store, which will shred old clothes and spin them into brand new ones in front of customers. It’s…

Zalando to make sustainability assessment mandatory for all sellers in landmark move

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May 29, 2020

Zalando is set to make sustainability assessments mandatory for brands selling on its platform in a bold new initiative aimed at accelerating sustainability in the fashion industry. In partnership with…

Adidas partners with Allbirds for major sustainability project

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May 28, 2020

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Adidas has partnered with Allbirds to launch a collaborative project which aims to drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the footwear industry. Using innovative manufacturing processes and new renewable materials,…

Fast fashion retailers are coming under threat from customers’ growing “focus on sustainability” as increasing numbers buy expensive longer lasting clothes.

Fast fashion interest divebombs 46% as “focus on sustainability” drives longer lasting purchases

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March 4, 2020